Astral Worship – THE SACRED NUMBERS 7 AND 12
Written by psychiclineadmin on February 13, 2009
In reference to the planets, and the signs of the Zodiac, the numbers seven and twelve were recognized as sacred by the ancient Astrologers, and dedications were made to them in all kinds and sorts of forms. In the allegories, the genii of the planets were designated as spirits or messengers to the Supreme Deity, imaginarily enthroned above the firmament, which we find described in Revelations iv. 5, as “Seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God;” and which were represented by lights burning in seven branched candlesticks set before the altars in the temples; the central light for the Sun; the Moon, Mercury and Venus on one side; and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn on the other. The seven branched candlesticks seen in all Catholic churches, and in some Protestant ones, are intended to represent the same planetary system.
Among the numerous dedications to the genii of the planets we mention the seven days of the week, the seven stories of the tower of Babylon, the seven gates of Thebes, the seven piped flute of Pan, the seven stringed lyre of Apollo, the seven books of fate, the book of seven seals, the seven castes into which the Egyptians and East Indians were divided, and the jubilee of seven times seven years. Among the dedications to the twelve signs we mention the twelve months of the year, the grand cycle of 12,000 years, the twelve altars of James, the twelve labors of Hercules, the twelve divisions of the Egyptian Labyrinth, the twelve shields of Mars, the twelve precious stones, ranged in threes to denote the seasons, in the breastplate of High Priest, the twelve foundations of the Sacred City, referred to in the Book of Revelation, the twelve sons of Jacob, the twelve tribes of Israel, and the twelve Disciples. In the Book of Revelation alone the number 7 is repeated twenty-four times, and the number 12 fourteen times.
Astral Worship – The Geocentric System of Nature
Written by psychiclineadmin on February 10, 2009
THE GEOCENTRIC SYSTEM OF NATURE.
In constructing their system of nature, the ancient Astronomers constituted it of the Earth, the Firmament, the Planets, the Constellations and the Zodiac, and we will refer to them in the order named.
The Earth.
Believing that the earth was the only world, that it was a vast circular plane, and that it was the fixed and immovable center around which revolved the celestial luminaries, the ancient Astronomers, in conformity to the requirement of the doctrine of future rewards and punishments, as inculcated in the Egyptian Version of the Exoteric Creed, divided it into an upper and an under, or nether world, which they connected by a sinuous and tenebrious passage.
The Firmament.
The azure dome, called the firmament in the book of Genesis, was believed to be a solid transparency, which we find described, in the fourth chapter and sixth verse, of that collection of Astronomical Allegories, called the Apocalypse, or Book of Revelation, “as a sea of glass like unto crystal.” It was represented as being supported by four pillars, resting upon the earth, one at each of the cardinal points, which were designated as “the pillars of heaven.” Conceiving the idea that there were windows in the firmament, the ancient Astronomers called them “the windows of heaven” and taught that they were opened when it rained, and closed when it ceased to rain. Hence it is evident that the ancient Astronomers did not refer to these pillars and windows in a figurative sense, but as real appurtenances to a solid firmament, as will be seen by reference to Gen. vii. 11, and viii. 2, Job xxvi. 11, and Malachi iii. 10.
The Planets.
Believing that the stars were but mere flambeaux, suspended beneath the firmament, and revolving round the earth, for the sole purpose of giving it light and heat; and observing that seven of these, answering to the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, had perceptible movements, in relation to the other luminaries, the ancient astronomers designated them as planets or wandering stars.
The Constellations.
Perceiving that the other celestial luminaries maintained the same relation to each other, and designating them as fixed stars, the ancient astronomers grouped those visible to them into forty-eight Constellations; and giving names to these, they also attached names to the stars of larger magnitude, which was done for the purpose of locating and distinguishing them with greater ease.
The Zodiac.
The Zodiac - Any early rendition
The Zodiac Through twelve of these Constellations, mostly contained within a belt of 16 degrees in width, and within which the planets appeared to revolve, the ancient astronomers inscribed a central line representing the Ecliptic, or apparent orbit of the sun, which they divided into 360 degrees; and quartering these to denote the seasons, they named the cardinal points the Summer and Winter Solstices, and the Vernal and Autumnal Equinoxes; the former referring to the longest and shortest days of the year; and the latter to the two periods when the days and nights are equal. An abbreviatory sign having been attached to each of these constellations, the great celestial belt containing them was called “the wheel of the signs,” or “a wheel in the middle of a wheel,” as designated by that old Astrologer, Ezekiel the Prophet, in chap. i. and 16th verse. But for the reason that, with only one exception, the forms of living things, either real or mythical, were given to them, this belt, ultimately, wad designated as the Zodiac; or Circle of living Creatures, see Ezekiel, chap. i. Constituting the essential feature of the ancient Astronomy, we present, in our frontispiece, a diagram of the Zodiac, as anciently represented, to which, as well as to Burritts’ Celestial Atlas, our readers will be necessitated to make frequent reference.
Recent researches among the ruins of ancient cities have developed the fact that several centuries before the beginning of our era the astronomers had invented the telescope, and discovered the true or heliocentric system of nature; but for the reason that religion had been based upon the false, or geocentric system, it was deemed prudent not to teach it to the masses. Hence, hiding it away among the other secrets of the Esoteric philosophy, the knowledge of it was lost during the Middle Ages; and when rediscovered, the hierarchy of the Church of Rome, upon the plea that it was contrary to the teachings of Scripture, resorted to inquisitorial tortures to suppress its promulgation; but, in spite of all their efforts, it has been universally accepted; and, in this otherwise enlightened age, we have presented to us the anomaly of a religion based upon a false system of Astronomy, while its votaries believe in the true system.
Tarot Psychics and the Power of The Tarot
Written by psychiclineadmin on February 8, 2009
One form of fortune telling was the use of tarot cards. Picturing gypsies using these tarot cards was an easy vision to conjure up but the problem with this was that gypsies didn’t use tarot cards until the 20th century.
Tarot cards of the modern type date back to 15th century Italy and a game called “triumphs,” which is tarots in French. Two sets of cards, one having 22 picture cards and another set of cards having 56 cards with pictures. The major arcana is the 22 card set and the minor arcana is the 56 card set. The major arcana has such pictures as the Fool, the Devil, Temperance, the Hermit, the Sun, the Lovers, the Hanged Man, and Death while the minor arcana has the kings, or lords, queens, or ladies, knights and knaves, or pages or servants, of sticks or wands, cudgels or batons, swords, cups and coins.
The best psychics use to be the ones seekers would go to have their “cards” read but now people can purchase a deck of tarot cards for less than $10 and learn to read their own tarot cards. But, to just pick up a deck of tarot cards and read them is not really easy if you don’t know what each card means. The tarot is a strong tool to combine your inner and outer self making it possible to live a more fulfilling life and gain insight into your personal growth and goals.
Understanding one’s self and tapping into your inner resources does not require psychic abilities in order to utilize the tarot cards. Developing your natural self and your willingness to honor your natural self are the most important things to using the tarot cards successfully. Learning tarot cards is a self paced lesson and there are several lessons on the internet and also in books.
The main thing needed for learning is a deck of tarot cards. The Rider-Waite deck of tarot cards is widely popular as it has pictures on every card and helps in learning. Thus the quest begins for the one who is interested in learning how to read the tarot cards, which is regarded as a tool for answers to the doubts we have. At a tarot reading there is the querent and the psychic reader, although sometimes one person is both the seeker and psychic reader. The seeker shuffles the cards and cuts the deck and then the psychic reader places the chosen cards in a pattern known as the spread. Each position in a spread has a definition and so does each card. Next, the psychic reader puts both of these together and helps to find an solution to the seekers question.
Long ago it was said that the tarot cards had to be stored in a silk cloth and no one could touch them except the psychic. And if the silk cloth wasn’t put around them when the session was done, the cards would lose their power to predict the future. Some carry on with this tradition.
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